The Availability/Catalogue: we were sampling all manner of food and drink, all available in Ontario. The dates for the Festival, in Stratford, are Sept 21 through 23. Check out www.savourstratford.com

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The Quote/Background: This was an introduction to what was new at this year's Festival. It features five top Canadian award-winning chefs from coast-to-coast, a section for BBQ-Blues Music-and Brews, a sort of southern fried affair with country rock music. There are thirty tastings and talks, ranging from apartment farming to fermenting.